Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your career? We are on the lookout for an ambitious Senior Project Manager to join our team at our Toronto Office!
The Role: In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the project brief, ensuring all stakeholders are on the same page and delivering projects on time, on budget and within scope. You will manage established agency workflows, champion processes and ensure communication with all relevant teams. You enjoy managing a wide range of projects across multiple platforms in a fast-paced creative environment. You bring strong people and technical skills combined with the ability to prioritize and coordinate various elements of integrated projects. You will support the optimization of the department to achieve company success.
What Your Typical Day Will Look Like: Manage integrated projects across various media (digital, CRM, print, OOH, social media). Drive flawless end-to-end execution while monitoring project finances and mitigating risks.
Under the supervision of the Director Project Management: Proactively monitor project progress Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement Be the liaison of the production team members every step of the way to ensure overall success. Under the direction of the Director PMO, create program budgets, execution plans, manage studio resources and related administration Drive or actively participate in all agency and project status meetings Establish key touchpoints during the project life cycle with the relevant internal stakeholders Build relationships with those stakeholders Ensure final production outputs meet client requirements as defined in scope of work Traffic/route internal agency materials for approval Engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions as required Ensure that agreed-upon agency workflows/processes are followed
What You Bring: College or University degree (in Business Administration or Program Management is an asset) 10+ years of project management experience Salesforce (SFMC) Certification preferred Advertising Agency experience is an asset Automotive industry experience is an asset
What Makes You Stand Out: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills with a solution focused mindset. Results driven, self-motivated, assertive, and resourceful. Exceptional time management skills and detail oriented. Excellent sense of design and understanding of industry leading creative output. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and bring solutions to the table. Solid knowledge of digital and print production disciplines. Proficient in MS Office applications, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
What you'll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: -People-first and Inclusive of all - we're proud to be recognized by 'Great Places to Work' - four years in a row and counting - overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. -Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. -Generous time off plus an end of year winter break equals time well taken; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! -Your Wellbeing is all-important. Our comprehensive plan covers insurance must-haves and nice to haves from full benefits coverage and flex spending account for additional , to RRSP's confidential individual counseling, and paid personal days for you to take care of you. -Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth.
INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your career? We are on the lookout for an ambitious Senior Project Manager to join our team at our Toronto Office!
The Role: In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the project brief, ensuring all stakeholders are on the same page and delivering projects on time, on budget and within scope. You will manage established agency workflows, champion processes and ensure communication with all relevant teams. You enjoy managing a wide range of projects across multiple platforms in a fast-paced creative environment. You bring strong people and technical skills combined with the ability to prioritize and coordinate various elements of integrated projects. You will support the optimization of the department to achieve company success.
What Your Typical Day Will Look Like: Manage integrated projects across various media (digital, CRM, print, OOH, social media). Drive flawless end-to-end execution while monitoring project finances and mitigating risks.
Under the supervision of the Director Project Management: Proactively monitor project progress Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement Be the liaison of the production team members every step of the way to ensure overall success. Under the direction of the Director PMO, create program budgets, execution plans, manage studio resources and related administration Drive or actively participate in all agency and project status meetings Establish key touchpoints during the project life cycle with the relevant internal stakeholders Build relationships with those stakeholders Ensure final production outputs meet client requirements as defined in scope of work Traffic/route internal agency materials for approval Engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions as required Ensure that agreed-upon agency workflows/processes are followed
What You Bring: College or University degree (in Business Administration or Program Management is an asset) 10+ years of project management experience Salesforce (SFMC) Certification preferred Advertising Agency experience is an asset Automotive industry experience is an asset
What Makes You Stand Out: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills with a solution focused mindset. Results driven, self-motivated, assertive, and resourceful. Exceptional time management skills and detail oriented. Excellent sense of design and understanding of industry leading creative output. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and bring solutions to the table. Solid knowledge of digital and print production disciplines. Proficient in MS Office applications, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
What you’ll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: -People-first and Inclusive of all – we’re proud to be recognized by ‘Great Places to Work’ - four years in a row and counting – overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. -Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. -Generous time off plus an end of year winter break equals time well taken; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! -Your Wellbeing is all-important. Our comprehensive plan covers insurance must-haves and nice to haves from full benefits coverage and flex spending account for additional $$$, to RRSP’s confidential individual counseling, and paid personal days for you to take care of you. -Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth.
INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
We’re searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Creative Resource Manager to join the INNOCEAN team at our Toronto Office. If you’re eager to shape a role, drive creativity, and bring structure and balance to a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
The Role: In this pivotal role, you will be the heartbeat of our creative operations, ensuring that our talented teams are inspired, supported, and positioned to deliver extraordinary results.
You will primarily manage the resource planning, casting against projects, allocation, and high-level scheduling across our various departments, including art directors, copywriters, designers and producers.
You are a forward-thinking leader that ensures projects and teams are properly staffed and run efficiently to meet deliverables. Where external resources are required (e.g. freelance support, staffing firm/temps) you oversee that process.
You have an excellent understanding of professional aptitudes, and a keen knowledge of timing involved to accomplish assigned tasks. This role will plan for incoming projects and implement resource changes against evolving priorities.
What You'II Do: Lead the development and documentation of our Resourcing process. Reviewing, prioritizing and assessing all incoming creative requests. Assign projects to creative and production teams. Attend all status meetings and update project information as needed. Liaise daily with Accounts Management and Production to track project progress and stay ahead of resource needs. Onboard new full-time and freelance hires to the Agency processes and best practices. Assess vacation requests and manage a smooth project transfer process. Support Creative Lead on active and proactive recruitment to maintain a list of top talent Maintain a comprehensive overview of the agency's creative and production freelance and contractor talent pool, including freelancers and external vendors. Search for and secure freelance resources for current and upcoming needs; negotiate rates and contracts, and manage timesheets/invoicing, in collaboration with the Finance department. Monitor and approve creative employee timesheets, and assess employee utilization by analyzing timesheets against expected expenditure of hours. Forecast resource needs based on monthly and annual planning of incoming work. Connect frequently with each creative and studio person in the Agency to ensure their workload is manageable, engaging and satisfying. Analyze the health of the department by ensuring an equal distribution of work and providing ample opportunities for improvement and career progression. Triage against issues, challenges and delays with a solution focused approach. Other tasks as required for the growing needs of the Agency.
What You Bring: A minimum of 6-8 years of advertising agency experience A proven ability to critically assess resourcing requests, ask questions, and make strategic recommendations Proactive problem-solving; able to spot problems and solutions A passion for working with people An ability to understand peoples’ skills and needs and treat them with respect A collaborative approach to work The ability to work to tight deadlines You thrive in a fast-moving environment with an agile mindset Strong relationship building skills, someone who can understand the different skills and experience needed for different types of creative work within an integrated marketing team (Media/Social/CRM/Creative/Production/Adaptation) Excellent communication and negotiation skills Superb organization and time management skills
What Makes You Stand Out: Proven experience in resource management or a similar role within an advertising agency or creative environment. Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team resources. A deep understanding of the creative and production process and the ability to provide an informed recommendation on project needs with specific talents. Keen to develop and refine processes while they're in motion, rather than expecting a fully developed, turnkey solution. Proven expertise and ability to drive accurate resource planning, utilization & forecasting. Business acumen to understand how creative workflow management affects the bottom line.
What you’ll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: -People-first and Inclusive of all – we’re proud to be recognized by ‘Great Places to Work’ - three years in a row and counting – overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. -Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. -Generous time off plus an end of year winter break equals time well taken; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! -Your Wellbeing is all-important. Our comprehensive plan covers insurance must-haves and nice to haves from full benefits coverage and flex spending account for additional $$$, to RRSP’s confidential individual counseling, and paid personal days for you to take care of you. -Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth.
INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
We're on the lookout for an exceptional Production Coordinator with a keen interest in production studio to join our team!
If you're ready to level up and eager to be part of a leading global full-service advertising agency that’s all about high-caliber work, then you're exactly who we're looking for!
This opportunity is for someone eager to support producers and project managers in handling a diverse array of project finance and business admin tasks.
Sound like you? Sound like fun? We invite you to read on…
The Role: In this role, you are responsible for understanding both the financial instruments for the agency and specifically the studio financial processes required to run this business unit. You will need to be someone who is comfortable working with routine administration tasks around estimates, invoices, project financial health checks, and strong people skills interacting with the key drivers of financial accountability in studio. Excellent communication skills are required as this role interacts with key stakeholders within the department, the broader company and external vendors to the agency.
You will bring good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of tools, specifically Microsoft Excel, to manage day to day operational administration. You will identify and recommend opportunities to optimize studio operation processes, in order to achieve improved performance for the team.
This role has dotted line reporting to two managers in studio: The Director of Video Production: align with all vendor management and financial administration for the video production department The Director of Digital Delivery: support daily tasks in service of all digital project health and financial management
What your typical day will look like: Manage project billing and financial health in collaboration with producers and project managers Collaborate with producers and PMs in studio to manage purchase Orders and invoices/timesheets for external freelance vendors Take the lead on managing freelance vendors to the agency, who represent existing studio services to our clients, and the required financial administration for these suppliers Contribute to flawless financial management every day, as part of end-to-end execution of all work Lead regular project finance monitoring and identify any project financial risks to key stakeholders Be the liaison for studio with the Business Administration and Finance teams Engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions. Ensure that agreed-upon agency workflow/process is followed.
The Knowledge and Experience you bring: College or University degree (in Business Administration or Program Management is asset) 3 - 5 years of administrative assistant experience Advertising Agency experience is an asset. Automotive industry experience is an asset.
The Skills and Qualities that make you stand out: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills with a solution focused mindset. Results driven, self-motivated, assertive, and resourceful. Exceptional time management skills and detail oriented. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and identify areas requiring focused attention from a financial management perspective Some knowledge of advertising agency processes and principles strongly desired. Proficient in MS Office applications, Experience in Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Workstreams or Basecamp desirable
What you’ll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: -People-first and Inclusive of all – we’re proud to be recognized by ‘Great Places to Work’ - three years in a row and counting – overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. -Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. -Generous time off plus an end of year winter break equals time well taken; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! -Your Wellbeing is all-important. Our comprehensive plan covers insurance must-haves and nice to haves from full benefits coverage and flex spending account for additional $$$, to RRSP’s confidential individual counseling, and paid personal days for you to take care of you. -Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth.
INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
We're searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Creative Resource Manager to join the INNOCEAN team at our Toronto Office. If you're eager to shape a role, drive creativity, and bring structure and balance to a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
The Role: In this pivotal role, you will be the heartbeat of our creative operations, ensuring that our talented teams are inspired, supported, and positioned to deliver extraordinary results.
You will primarily manage the resource planning, casting against projects, allocation, and high-level scheduling across our various departments, including art directors, copywriters, designers and producers.
You are a forward-thinking leader that ensures projects and teams are properly staffed and run efficiently to meet deliverables. Where external resources are required (e.g. freelance support, staffing firm/temps) you oversee that process.
You have an excellent understanding of professional aptitudes, and a keen knowledge of timing involved to accomplish assigned tasks. This role will plan for incoming projects and implement resource changes against evolving priorities.
What You'II Do: Lead the development and documentation of our Resourcing process. Reviewing, prioritizing and assessing all incoming creative requests. Assign projects to creative and production teams. Attend all status meetings and update project information as needed. Liaise daily with Accounts Management and Production to track project progress and stay ahead of resource needs. Onboard new full-time and freelance hires to the Agency processes and best practices. Assess vacation requests and manage a smooth project transfer process. Support Creative Lead on active and proactive recruitment to maintain a list of top talent Maintain a comprehensive overview of the agency's creative and production freelance and contractor talent pool, including freelancers and external vendors. Search for and secure freelance resources for current and upcoming needs; negotiate rates and contracts, and manage timesheets/invoicing, in collaboration with the Finance department. Monitor and approve creative employee timesheets, and assess employee utilization by analyzing timesheets against expected expenditure of hours. Forecast resource needs based on monthly and annual planning of incoming work. Connect frequently with each creative and studio person in the Agency to ensure their workload is manageable, engaging and satisfying. Analyze the health of the department by ensuring an equal distribution of work and providing ample opportunities for improvement and career progression. Triage against issues, challenges and delays with a solution focused approach. Other tasks as required for the growing needs of the Agency.
What You Bring: A minimum of 6-8 years of advertising agency experience A proven ability to critically assess resourcing requests, ask questions, and make strategic recommendations Proactive problem-solving; able to spot problems and solutions A passion for working with people An ability to understand peoples' skills and needs and treat them with respect A collaborative approach to work The ability to work to tight deadlines You thrive in a fast-moving environment with an agile mindset Strong relationship building skills, someone who can understand the different skills and experience needed for different types of creative work within an integrated marketing team (Media/Social/CRM/Creative/Production/Adaptation) Excellent communication and negotiation skills Superb organization and time management skills
What Makes You Stand Out: Proven experience in resource management or a similar role within an advertising agency or creative environment. Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team resources. A deep understanding of the creative and production process and the ability to provide an informed recommendation on project needs with specific talents. Keen to develop and refine processes while they're in motion, rather than expecting a fully developed, turnkey solution. Proven expertise and ability to drive accurate resource planning, utilization & forecasting. Business acumen to understand how creative workflow management affects the bottom line.
What you'll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: -People-first and Inclusive of all - we're proud to be recognized by 'Great Places to Work' - three years in a row and counting - overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. -Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. -Generous time off plus an end of year winter break equals time well taken; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! -Your Wellbeing is all-important. Our comprehensive plan covers insurance must-haves and nice to haves from full benefits coverage and flex spending account for additional , to RRSP's confidential individual counseling, and paid personal days for you to take care of you. -Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth.
INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
We're on the lookout for an exceptional Production Coordinator with a keen interest in production studio to join our team!
If you're ready to level up and eager to be part of a leading global full-service advertising agency that's all about high-caliber work, then you're exactly who we're looking for!
This opportunity is for someone eager to support producers and project managers in handling a diverse array of project finance and business admin tasks.
Sound like you? Sound like fun? We invite you to read on
The Role: In this role, you are responsible for understanding both the financial instruments for the agency and specifically the studio financial processes required to run this business unit. You will need to be someone who is comfortable working with routine administration tasks around estimates, invoices, project financial health checks, and strong people skills interacting with the key drivers of financial accountability in studio. Excellent communication skills are required as this role interacts with key stakeholders within the department, the broader company and external vendors to the agency.
You will bring good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of tools, specifically Microsoft Excel, to manage day to day operational administration. You will identify and recommend opportunities to optimize studio operation processes, in order to achieve improved performance for the team.
This role has dotted line reporting to two managers in studio: The Director of Video Production: align with all vendor management and financial administration for the video production department The Director of Digital Delivery: support daily tasks in service of all digital project health and financial management
What your typical day will look like: Manage project billing and financial health in collaboration with producers and project managers Collaborate with producers and PMs in studio to manage purchase Orders and invoices/timesheets for external freelance vendors Take the lead on managing freelance vendors to the agency, who represent existing studio services to our clients, and the required financial administration for these suppliers Contribute to flawless financial management every day, as part of end-to-end execution of all work Lead regular project finance monitoring and identify any project financial risks to key stakeholders Be the liaison for studio with the Business Administration and Finance teams Engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions. Ensure that agreed-upon agency workflow/process is followed.
The Knowledge and Experience you bring: College or University degree (in Business Administration or Program Management is asset) 3 - 5 years of administrative assistant experience Advertising Agency experience is an asset. Automotive industry experience is an asset.
The Skills and Qualities that make you stand out: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills with a solution focused mindset. Results driven, self-motivated, assertive, and resourceful. Exceptional time management skills and detail oriented. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and identify areas requiring focused attention from a financial management perspective Some knowledge of advertising agency processes and principles strongly desired. Proficient in MS Office applications, Experience in Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Workstreams or Basecamp desirable
What you'll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: -People-first and Inclusive of all - we're proud to be recognized by 'Great Places to Work' - three years in a row and counting - overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. -Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. -Generous time off plus an end of year winter break equals time well taken; our people also get extra days off when they reach key work milestones! -Your Wellbeing is all-important. Our comprehensive plan covers insurance must-haves and nice to haves from full benefits coverage and flex spending account for additional , to RRSP's confidential individual counseling, and paid personal days for you to take care of you. -Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth.
INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process.
We're on the lookout for an exceptional Account Supervisor (6-months Contract) to join our team at our Toronto Office! If you're ready to level up and eager to be part of a leading global full-service agency that’s all about exploring further and doing insightful work, then you're exactly who we're looking for! We want someone who's not just a team player but a true partner to our clients and our cross-functional agency crew. Your mission? To do groundbreaking work that turns heads and sets trends. Sound like you? Read on! Key Responsibilities: Your main focus will be working with the Group Account Director to manage the day-to-day details of multiple projects. This includes but is not limited to, taking briefs from our client partners, building timelines, overseeing workflow through the studio, updating and managing trafficking sheets, preparing competitive reviews, ensuring the creative work is on brief and on brand, and presenting to clients. Liaise with the creative, studio, social, CRM and media teams and clients to coordinate all required channel outputs. Including but not limited to online video, social, digital, OOH, web content, digital retail materials, etc. Responsible for managing the execution of national, integrated campaigns that include traditional, digital and experiential components. Work with the social team to prepare monthly social content, share pacing reports with client, provide input on channel performance and optimizations, and review and provide input for creative ideas. Collaborate with creative and media to develop assets for Always On campaigns. Prepare performance reports, help lead pacing meetings, and provide input on performance optimizations. Work with the Sr. Account Executive and Account Coordinator to prepare accurate and timely internal/external communications: status reports, contact reports, conference reports, job starters, and creative briefs. Manage and understand the client’s expectations and communicate those expectations effectively with all internal and external team members. Be a subject matter expert by learning the client’s business and products within the automotive industry. Responsible for ensuring all activities are executed according to the established budget and quality guidelines. Maintain confidentiality while working closely with clients regarding all aspects of campaigns and projects. Respond to client requests promptly and provide clear updates and next steps. Coordinate global, US and CDN assets for use across all departments. Support the growth of junior team members, consistently leading by example. What you bring: 3-4 years of experience with a marketing agency, property, or brand. Bachelor's degree, preferably with a focus on marketing & communications. Ability to thrive and multi-task in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Strong time and budget management skills. High-level proficiency in Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and the ability to master new computer software. What makes you stand out: Passionate, resourceful and detail-oriented. Exceptional customer service to clients. Meet client needs in a responsive, efficient, effective, and accurate manner. What you’ll love about working at INNOCEAN Canada: People-first and Inclusive of all – we’re proud to be recognized by ‘Great Places to Work’ - three years in a row and counting – overall, as well as for youth, inclusion, and as a Best Place to Work for Women. Flexible hybrid work set up, with an awesome space at King Street West for collaboration and team get-togethers. Coaching and mentorship in your day-to-day to fuel your growth. INNOCEAN Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. We encourage all qualified applicants to inquire below. Any disability-related needs will be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Advertising Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
